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EF54 OBA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,526 mi
Last recorded141,526 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 141,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 119,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 114,920 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,443 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 107,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,325 miles

Driver side seat doesnt tip

Fail 26 Aug 2014 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/45/65

Driver side seat doesnt tip

Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,305 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Fail 6 Aug 2011 60,075 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,192 miles

front brake pads low

front wiper operation poor

near/side/front indicator faded

near/side/rear tyre perished and tread low

Fail 11 Aug 2009 43,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

front wiper operation poor

near/side/front indicator faded

near/side/rear tyre perished and tread low

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,880 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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EF54 OBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF54 OBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF54 OBA registered?

EF54 OBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is EF54 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 OBA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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